Official Career Storm
Chapter 284

Chapter 284: Chapter 284

Song Guanchao said with a playful grin, "If I offend him, then so be it. After all, Secretary Wu has got my back."

Wu Qiangwei gave him a sideways glance, annoyed, but she also knew he wasn’t one to act without consideration.

Since he had taken action, he must have thought through his strategies.

She was actually in a good mood and not the least bit troubled by Song Guanchao hitting Mayor Zheng.

"Tell me, how do you plan to handle this situation?"

"Handle it?"

Song Guanchao shook his head, "No need to handle it. He won’t dare to make a fuss about today’s incident, but he’ll definitely pull some small tricks."

Anyone who’d been hit like that wouldn’t be able to bear it.

In the future, he would definitely make life difficult for Song Guanchao at work. That was inevitable.

But there would be no major moves.

After all, he was also afraid that Song Guanchao would completely turn against him.

Song Guanchao glanced around the room and said, "We can fully trust Director Xu from now on."

Wu Qiangwei hummed in agreement.

At that moment, Xu Xin came out in a change of clothes.

Her eyes were still red.

"Secretary Wu, I apologize for causing you such embarrassment."

"Let’s have dinner." Wu Qiangwei poured two glasses of red wine, and Song Guanchao said, "Secretary, what about my wine?"

"You’re driving later."

Alright then.

Song Guanchao obediently focused on his food.

After a few glasses of wine, with the effect of alcohol, Xu Xin became less constrained.

Wu Qiangwei expressed her appreciation for Xu Xin, not very directly, but the meaning behind her words and her purpose for coming today were clear to Xu Xin.

She was now Wu Qiangwei’s person.

Xu Xin’s emotions stirred once again as she reflected on the path she had taken over the years, the immense pressure she had borne.

She was just an ordinary person up against the Mayor.

Her resistance to Mayor Zheng’s unreasonable demands seemed feeble and powerless, barely standing a chance.

She didn’t know how long she could have held on.

Today, she had finally freed herself from Mayor Zheng.

In the official circles, she now had someone to rely on.

"It’s getting late, Director Xu. You should rest early."

"Okay, Secretary Wu, let me see you out."

"No need for that, you should rest." Song Guanchao said, "Take the day off tomorrow and don’t come to work."

"I’m fine..."

"Even if you’re fine, pretend you’re not," Song Guanchao said cheerfully.

Xu Xin hesitated, but Wu Qiangwei, thoughtfully nodding, said, "Yeah, take a day off tomorrow and rest well."

"Okay." Xu Xin understood their meaning.

On the way back, Wu Qiangwei suddenly said, "Wasn’t tonight a little too coincidental?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

Song Guanchao was taken aback for a moment but quickly grasped what she was getting at.

He didn’t rush to a conclusion and after thinking for a few seconds, said, "Judging by Mayor Zheng’s reaction, it shouldn’t have been Xu Xin who called him here."

Wu Qiangwei asked, "Is it possible that they were putting on an act?"

Song Guanchao burst into an astonished chuckle, "Secretary, you’re overthinking it."

"Am I?" Wu Qiangwei remained noncommittal.

"Think about it. She didn’t know you would be coming tonight. Does Mayor Zheng need to put on a show in front of me? What’s in it for him?"

"Could it be that you think Mayor Zheng did this so Xu Xin would gain your trust?"

Song Guanchao shook his head, "Mayor Zheng’s mind isn’t on that; he’s busy working on the economy."

"Moreover, Xu Xin’s situation is genuine."

"Some things can be faked, but others can’t deceive people."

"At least from what I’ve seen, Xu Xin’s attitude towards Mayor Zheng isn’t fake."

Wu Qiangwei nodded; she also felt that perhaps she was being overly sensitive.

"Continue with your investigation, and find out more about her cousin."

"Fine, leave it to me."

...

The next day.

At ten in the morning, Mayor Zheng suddenly arrived.

When he saw Song Guanchao, a flash of anger crossed his eyes, but a smile hung on his face, "Secretary Song, is Secretary Wu in?"

"She’s in, Mayor Zheng, please wait a moment."

Song Guanchao knocked on the door, "Secretary Wu, Mayor Zheng is looking for you."

"Let him in."

"Mayor Zheng, please come in."

Mayor Zheng entered the office with a cheerful smile, and Song Guanchao made him some tea before stepping out.

Mayor Zheng chatted with her about the recent situation in the city, and as the conversation unfolded, the topic shifted to the high-speed rail project.

"Secretary Wu, I’ve recently heard some rumors, and I don’t know if they’re true, but I think it’s necessary to discuss them with you."

"What rumors?"

Mayor Zheng lowered his voice and said, "I heard that within the high-speed rail project team, someone has taken bribes."

Wu Qiangwei raised her eyebrows slightly, "Does Mayor Zheng know who it might be?"

"That, I’m not sure of, as the credibility of this message isn’t certain."

Mayor Zheng said, "By the way, Secretary Song seems to have been quite high-profile recently."

"What happened with Xiao Song?"

"Hasn’t Secretary Wu noticed what kind of car Secretary Song has been driving to and from work?"

"He usually drives a service vehicle."

"Ts..." Mayor Zheng smiled, "Secretary Wu doesn’t seem to know much about her own secretary."

"Indeed, I don’t know much. Mayor Zheng, just speak frankly."

"It’s nothing serious; I’m mainly worried about your being influenced."

Mayor Zheng glanced back at the door, seemingly anxious that Song Guanchao might be eavesdropping outside.

He whispered, "The car your secretary drives is a big Benz, a Benz worth nearly a million!"

Wu Qiangwei feigned a look of surprise.

Mayor Zheng said, "Of course, maybe Secretary Song comes from a wealthy family. But I always feel that there might be something fishy since I heard he usually parks the car in a lot opposite the City Committee. If he really bought the car with his own money, why would he go through such trouble?"

Wu Qiangwei appeared to be deep in thought.

"Sigh," Mayor Zheng sighed, "Secretary Wu, you’ve just arrived in Lingjiang and haven’t got many people you can trust. I’m worried about you being deceived."

"Thank you for your concern, Mayor Zheng."

"As long as you’re aware of it, that’s fine. I won’t say more, as these matters should be carefully verified before making any claims. But a secretary is a reflection of the leader, and if something goes wrong, it will affect you too."

He took a sip of tea and stood up, "I should be heading back now."

"Alright, Mayor Zheng, take care."

After leaving the office, Mayor Zheng looked refreshed.

He arrogantly glanced down at Song Guanchao, sneering inwardly.

This kid is still too green.

Political struggles are always seemingly gentle on the surface but actually brutal, with danger lurking at every step.

He probably thinks I’ll stoop to play rough with him.

In reality, I have many more tactics at my disposal.

Any one of them could doom him forever, never to find redemption!

Song Guanchao smiled and stood up, "Let me see you out, Mayor Zheng."

"No need," Mayor Zheng smiled.

Song Guanchao ignored him and followed him to the elevator, "Director Xu took a leave today. Do you know what happened, Mayor Zheng?"

Mayor Zheng paused, his expression stiffening, a hint of panic flashing in his heart.

He quickly suppressed his anxiety and turned around with a puzzled look, "Director Xu? Which Director Xu?"

"Director Xu Xin from the City Committee Office."

"Oh, Director Xu Xin, it’s her leave. You should be asking her, not me. How would I know?"

"Heh, I heard when Director Xu’s mother passed away, Mayor Zheng specifically went to keep vigil. I thought you would know since you’re so close."

"..." Mayor Zheng’s eyelids twitched madly. Is this guy deliberately trying to provoke me?

A mere secretary provoking me, the Mayor?

He’s completely out of his mind!

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